1. Introduction
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that was enacted on October 28, 1998. The DMCA implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and is designed to update copyright law for the digital age. The DMCA provides a framework for copyright holders to protect their works from unauthorized use and distribution on the internet. This document outlines the policies and procedures that The Service follows in compliance with the DMCA, including the rights and responsibilities of copyright owners and users of The Platform.
2. Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by content available on The Platform, you may submit a notification to our designated copyright agent. The notification must include the following information: a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf, identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on The Platform, your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address, a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law, and a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, under penalty of perjury.
3. Safe Harbor Provision
The DMCA includes a 'safe harbor' provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users, provided that the service providers comply with certain requirements. To qualify for safe harbor, The Service must not have actual knowledge of infringing material, must not be 'willfully blind' to infringing activity, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing material upon receiving proper notification. This provision encourages service providers to cooperate with copyright holders in addressing infringement while limiting their liability.
4. Counter-Notice
If you believe that your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to our designated copyright agent. The counter-notice must include your physical or electronic signature, identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, your contact information, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which The Service may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification or an agent of such person.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA, The Service maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is defined as a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and has not taken steps to remedy the infringement. The Service reserves the right to terminate accounts and access to The Platform for users who violate this policy, in order to protect the rights of copyright holders and maintain the integrity of The Platform.
6. User Responsibilities
Users of The Platform are responsible for ensuring that their use of the service complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including copyright laws. Users must not upload, post, or otherwise make available any content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others. By using The Platform, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Service from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from their violation of this policy or any infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights.
7. Changes to This DMCA Policy
The Service reserves the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on The Platform. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how The Service is protecting copyright and addressing infringement. Continued use of The Platform after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions about this DMCA policy, please contact our designated copyright agent at the address provided on The Platform. We are committed to addressing any concerns regarding copyright infringement and ensuring compliance with the DMCA.
